Can I settle my case out of court, or will I have to go to trial?

Most mesothelioma cases can, and do, settle out of court. There may be several defendants in your lawsuit, depending on the asbestos products you were exposed to and other factors in your case. Some asbestos defendants might settle relatively early in your case, under administrative agreements with your law firm. Others may not settle until right before your trial date, or “on the courthouse steps,” as the saying goes. In some instances, it might be necessary to go to trial against a particular defendant to attempt to achieve the recovery to which you and your attorney believe you are entitled.